Effects of Child Neglect

The effects of child neglect are not limited to the children in the neglectful families. Research is now showing that effects last well into adulthood. And not just emotionally, but physically as well.

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Some Child Neglect Facts   Many neglected children feel unworthy to interact with peers, may isolate themselves and may encounter peer rejection (Lowenthal, 1996, p. 221).   Among the different groups of maltreated students, child neglect was associated with the poorest academic achievement (Lowenthal, 1996, p. 222).   More children die from neglect than from abuse (Mosher, 19943).   Child neglect was a significant factor in 74 of 100 deaths of children in Ontario from January, 1994 to December, 1995 (Gadd, 1997, A24).   The significance of child neglect should come as no surprise, given that a lack of parental care and nurturance--hallmarks of child neglect--poses one of the greatest threats to children's healthy growth and well-being (Rutter & Stroufe, 20005; Sameroff, 20006).

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Child Neglect Effects	Child Neglect Statistics
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Sexual Abuse Disclosures	Physical Abuse
Sex Offenders	Physical Abuse Signs
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References

Effects of Child Neglect

1 Lowenthal, B. (1996). Educational implications of child abuse, childhood education. Intervention in School and Clinic, 32, 21-25.

2 Lowenthal, B. (1996). Educational implications of child abuse, childhood education. Intervention in School and Clinic, 32, 21-25.

3 Mosher, C. (1994). Neglect of children: A comprehensive review. Victoria, BC: Ministry of Social Services (unpublished).

4 Gadd, J. (1997, March 26). Neglect seen as sign of child death risk. The Globe and Mail, A2.

5 Rutter, M. & Stroufe, L. (2000). Developmental psychopathology: Concepts and challenges. Development and Psychopathology, 12, 265-296.

6 Sameroff, M., & Miller, S. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook of developmental psychopathology. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum.

Effects of child neglect page last revised August 3, 2007